The world of entertainment is full of surprises, but few could have predicted this: Carrie Underwood, the queen of country music and 2005 American Idol champion, is stepping into the judge's seat for the upcoming season. It's a homecoming for the star who rose to fame on the very show she'll now be judging, but the question on everyone's lips is: will she be "kind" enough?
From Stage to Judges' Table: Carrie Underwood's Big Return
The news of Katy Perry's departure after seven seasons sent shockwaves through the American Idol fandom. But the show's producers wasted no time in finding a replacement, and Underwood, a fan favorite and a musical powerhouse, seemed like the perfect choice.
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